The Zoo offers a variety of programs that offer both thrills and hands on learning experiences. From a school excursion to a birthday tour, the NZA can offer a unique experience for young and old.

     SAFARI BIRTHDAY TOURS   ZOOCATION     JUNIOR ZOOKEEPER CLUB & KEEPER FOR A DAY

        SENIORS PRIVATE TOURS   GENERAL GROUP TOURS   SPECIAL NEEDS GROUPS

SAFETY FIRST
All these programs involve feeding large animals such as tigers and giraffes. In order to experience this thrill, each participant needs to have an indemnity form signed. Children under 18 years of age need a form signed by a parent or guardian. Remember to download the appropriate form for your group when you make your booking. See the links below.

DISCOVERY LEARNING SESSIONS
Experience the thrill of coming face to face with tigers, bears, giraffes and more! Make friends with a snake! Tours available 7 days a week (excluding ACT School Holidays) Choose from a wide range of curriculum based topics (see below)

In order for students to participate in hand feeds of the larger animals, such as a tiger or giraffe, each student must have an indemnity form completed prior to their visit to the zoo. These forms must be signed by a parent or guardian. Download the forms here Indemnity Form: School

With groups over 15, every child may not be able to feed a large animal. For example, 10 to 15 out of a group of 30 students may have the opportunity to participate in those hand feeds. Schools can pre-select these students - or have all students complete the forms, and the Teachers choose students on arrival (This is easiest). What ever method of selection is used, Indemnity Forms must be completed by a parent prior to the visit, and these forms presented at the Zoo on your arrival.

Don't worry, no-one misses out - Every student will have the opportunity to handle a reptile and feed an animal.   Plan your Day

Food at the Zoo: You are welcome to bring in your own food to the Zoo. There are a number of covered picnic areas, as well as a larger grassed area within the Zoo, and a grassed slope in our carpark, suitable for groups.
There is also a small Kiosk at the Zoo. Groups of more than 10 will need to preorder hot food from the Kiosk prior to arrival.
Cold drinks and ice-creams are available to purchase by the students, in groups of no more than 5 at a time accompanied by a Teacher. Whilst teachers are welcome to order hot drinks we are unable to serve hot beverages to school students unless by prior arrangement.

Lunch Packs from $6.50 per student are available for delivery directly to the Zoo from "Food on the Run". Lunch includes a sandwich or roll (choice of different fillings) bottled water or fruit box and a snack or piece of fruit. To contact them directly for more information or to place an order, click here

Gift Shop: Our Gift Shop is filled with great value gifts and souvenirs, and all proceeds go towards our animals and special programs. However it is quite small. We would appreciate if schools limit the number of students in the Gift Shop to 5 at one time, accompanied by a Teacher. Make sure you plan your day to allow time for this if needed.

For general enquiries, or to make changes to a current booking, please phone (02) 6287 8487, or email sallybradley@nationalzoo.com.au